When Heaven Hill Distillery in Bardstown, Ky., announced the release in 2012 of Larceny, a brand extension of its Old Fitzgerald line, some people worried that Old Fitz’s days were numbered. Heaven Hill said no at the time, and this…
528 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202 evanwilliamsbourbonexperience.com, 502-584-2114 PRODUCTS: Evan Williams, Elijah Craig, Henry McKenna, Larceny, Bernheim Original Wheat Whiskey, Parker’s Heritage Collection, William Heavenhill If you’re not thirsty before you arrive at the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience, you will…
The Kentucky Mule is a variation on the Moscow Mule, a cocktail that mixes vodka, lime juice and ginger beer over ice, usually in a copper mug. The Kentucky version obviously substitutes bourbon for the vodka. Bourbon has always played well with…
Here is a terrific brunch cocktail I came across at The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen: the Blueberry Bourbon Smash. Bursting with the fresh flavors of plump blueberries and mint from the garden, it will go down easy all…
As I’ve mentioned here, I recently went to Chicago for WhiskyFest. When I told people I was headed to the Windy City, at least three times I heard: ”Oh – you HAVE to go to Delilah’s!” Well, you usually only have to…
“Kentucky’s Mash Appeal.” That’s how the Kentucky Distillers’ Association billed the bourbon and whiskey options from the Kentucky Bourbon Trail that were offered at a Derby Eve soiree at the Governor’s Mansion on Friday night. There really were 87 – although you had…
My recent post about which Girl Scout cookie goes best with bourbon drew lots of attention and comment, and many of you have subsequently been busy conducting your own taste tests. Several people noted that Maker’s Mark paired well with…
Happy New Year! Before we start opening new bottles, I thought I’d reminisce about some of my favorites from the year just past. Best limited-edition bourbons: Jefferson’s Presidential Select 18 Year Old, McLain & Kyne ($90 for the 750ml). Complex, smooth and buttery,…
Lots of people enjoy a bourbon before dinner, then switch to coffee with dessert. But the flavor profile of bourbon – vanilla, caramel, dark fruit, spices – pairs beautifully with many dessert options. Learn more about serving bourbon with dessert by joining me, the Bourbon Babe,…
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